Creamed Spinach

Step 1

Place water and 6 oz spinach into mixing bowl, place simmering basket instead of measuring cup onto mixing bowl lid and cook 4 min/212°F//speed 2.

Step 2

Add 6 oz spinach, place simmering basket instead of measuring cup onto mixing bowl lid and cook a further 3 min/212°F//speed 1.

Step 3

Add remaining 6 oz spinach, place simmering basket instead of measuring cup onto mixing bowl lid and cook a further 3 min/212°F//speed 1. Transfer to Varoma dish and let drain. Dry mixing bowl.

Step 4

Place onion, garlic and butter into mixing bowl, insert measuring cup and chop 3 sec/speed 8. Scrape down sides of mixing bowl with spatula and without measuring cup cook 5 min/250°F/speed 1.

Step 5

Let spinach cool slightly. Place spinach in a clean kitchen towel and squeeze out as much water as possible.

Step 6

Add strained spinach, cream cheese, whipping cream and salt, insert measuring cup and cook 3 min/195°F//speed 1. Transfer to a serving bowl and serve with Candied Sweet Potatoes and Peach Glazed Ham (see Tip).